Anita
Anita has 25 years media experience. For the past 16 years, she's been immersed in the parenting field, researching and writing everything from breaking news to potty training tricks. Anita lives in regional Victoria with her husband and two boys.
Birth Story: Claire’s ‘Rockstar’ Breech Birth
Every mum wants an empowering birth, and second-time mum Claire Mann is no different. As soon as she learned her son was breech, Claire began […]
Mum makes inclusive dolls for all children
When Clare Tawell tried to find a doll with hearing aids for her deaf daughter, it was a frustrating search. So she took matters into […]
Nissan Develops Lullaby to Help Babies Sleep
Guilty of driving around aimlessly just to get baby to sleep? Next time you’re about to bundle up bub and head out for a ‘dream […]
How to Stop Someone from Hacking Your Baby Monitor
Baby monitor hackers are leaving parents increasingly concerned that footage of their sleeping children will fall into the wrong hands. While rare, baby monitor hacking […]
Birth Story: Rachael’s Unexpected Bathroom Home Birth
Braxton Hicks contractions had become a familiar friend for Rachael over the last few weeks of her pregnancy. So when she started to feel regular […]
Early Peanut Introduction Lowers Infant Allergy Risk
Parents feeding their babies peanut products before they turn one has helped halt the rise of peanut allergies. Previously, parents had been told to hold […]
How to Make Edible Sand for Sensory Play
Babies love sandpits, but they also want to eat all of the things, which makes for little mouths full of sand. So one canny mumma […]
Mum Squirts Breast Milk From Armpits: A Rare Phenomenon
After having a baby a mum’s body changes in a bunch of weird ways, from bigger feet to hair loss. And, apparently, the ability to […]
Breastfeeding And The COVID-19 Vaccine
Australia’s peak breastfeeding body says it’s seeking clarity on behalf of breastfeeding mums as the COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out. The Australian Government has recommended […]
How to Stop Baby Peeing During Nappy Changes
Babies just love to have a tinkle when they’re finally free of their nappy, but it’s not because they’re cheeky. Cold air down there triggers […]
Australia’s First Vegan Preschool Set to Open
Baked tofu nuggets, barbeque jackfruit, and acai banana ‘nice cream’ will be on the menu when Australia’s first 100 percent plant-based preschool sprouts in early […]
Australia’s First Non-Alcoholic Bar Opens with Pregnant Mum
Here’s cheers to expecting mums – the nation’s first non-alcoholic bar is set to open its doors, serving up cocktails, beers, wines and gin to […]
Paloma Faith Welcomes Baby Number Two
Singer Paloma Faith is keeping it real after the birth of her second baby, revealing that she’s been diagnosed with acute engorgement. Paloma and her […]
Epic List: 27 Things First-Time Mums Should Know
It’s true – no amount of reading books, parenting classes and Googling will ever prepare you for what comes your way when you become a […]
Inspirational surfer Bethany Hamilton welcomes new baby
Pro-surfer and shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton is on cloud nine after welcoming her third baby with husband Adam Dirks. Adam revealed the news via […]